Owl Court activity room.
Daphne carefully reached out, trying to pet Gu Gu's round little head.
It lay on the table, blinking its two bright eyes.
For the sake of the snacks she had been fed, the noble Lord Gu Gu would endure this small indignity.
"So soft and squishy."
"Right?" Cho stretched Gu Gu's blissful little face. "This little guy is just like Vincent. He actually has plenty of bad ideas when no one's looking."
"Gu Gu!"
"What is it saying?"
"It's probably denying it."
Daphne's hand traveled lower, gently squeezing Gu Gu's firm little belly.
"It probably can't fly anymore, can it?"
"Maybe..." Cho released her hand uncertainly. "Vincent said he wanted to make it a miniature flying broomstick. I just don't know whether it'll be able to carry it."
Gu Gu flapped its little wings, seemingly declaring that it was still the "King of the Night."
"Weren't you tied up last time?" Hermione, who had just arrived, mercilessly exposed the truth.
"I have every reason to suspect that you're the one who led Leif astray." She picked up Gu Gu and relentlessly scratched its little belly.
"Gu—Gu Gu—"
It sounded like it could not hold back its laughter, but also like it was swearing in owl language.
"Neville said Leif has gotten so much fatter lately. It's almost turned into a ball."
"Gu Gu—Gu Gu Gu!"
It was obviously cursing someone out.
Hermione gave it a few more vigorous scratches, then handed the exhausted Gu Gu to Cho.
"Daphne, do you have time right now?"
"I do. What is it?"
"Come meet a new friend. Our new friend."
Daphne looked at Gu Gu lying in Cho's arms and hesitated for a brief moment. "No problem. Let's go now."
Cho suddenly raised her head as if she had